Lauren Windle
Lauren Windle is a journalist, author and presenter who focuses on faith, recovery and love. Her debut non-fiction book Notes On Love: Being Single and Dating in a Marriage Obsessed Church (SPCK) is out now.
Opinion‘The most unexpected discovery I’ve made about faith after ten years of sobriety’
Giving up alcohol and drugs was life changing for Lauren Windle and on 22 April this year, she celebrates a decade of freedom from addiction, and a rich connection with God.
Opinion Does God watch The Traitors? One Christian contestant certainly hopes so
The BBC’s runaway success of last year The Traitors is back! Avid watcher Lauren Windle says one contestant has tried to put the ‘faith’ back into ‘faithful’, but would you be a contestant on the show?
OpinionMean Girls is 20 years old – but here’s what Jesus would write about me in the Burn Book
As Lindsay Lohan’s classic teen romcom turns 20, writer and mega-fan Lauren Windle shares her thoughts on why the cult classic film has stood the test of time.
OpinionThere’s a new dating concept for people bored of apps, and it has the potential to connect Christians
Lauren Windle, author of Notes On Love: Being Single and Dating in a Marriage Obsessed Church, shares her thoughts on the latest dating concept to hit the market.
OpinionI’ve got my reservations about the police - but as a Christian I am rooting for a redemption story
As Police Scotland’s new chief constable agrees that the force is guilty of institutional discrimination, Lauren Windle shares her thoughts on the police force from a Christian perspective.
OpinionWant to learn about Christianity and feminism? These are the books you need
Lauren Windle, author of Notes On Feminism: Being a Woman in a Church Led By Men, recommends the best books for people exploring feminism from a Christian perspective.
OpinionDo Christians celebrate Halloween? A look at the roots of All Hallows Eve
As Halloween fast approaches, writer Lauren Windle looks at the origins of the day and explores the different approaches Christians take to it.
OpinionGet ready to ‘go mental’ at the UK’s first mental wellbeing festival
The UK’s first mental wellbeing festival kicks off tomorrow and Lauren Windle asks what small change we can make to improve our mental health.
OpinionIs love at first sight a healthy way to start a relationship and what does the Bible say about it?
Lauren Windle asks if love at first sight really exists and if so, is it biblical?
OpinionRussell Brand’s alleged crimes are horrific – I’m desperately sad but given what boys were taught about sex, I’m not surprised
This weekend the news was flooded with reports of women coming forward to accuse Russell Brand of sexual assault but Lauren Windle asks: what have we taught boys about sex?
OpinionDisney’s latest film Elemental is released on Disney Plus today - it’s not a biblical story but I would say it’s gateway-gospel
Lauren Windle shares her thoughts on the latest of Disney’s thought-provoking animated movies.
OpinionFreshers’ week has plenty of opportunities for bad behaviour, but there are gospel opportunities too
As the University year starts, Lauren Windle discusses the different options facing teens heading into freshers’ week.
OpinionI’ve had four flights cancelled and many delayed this year – here’s what God taught me
Lauren Windle has had a bad run with flights this year, but she’s not alone as thousands of flights have been grounded this summer. Here’s what God said to her in the testing times.
OpinionThe CofE’s investigation into Mike Pilavachi has been concluded - church leaders will let you down, but Jesus won’t
Yesterday the Church of England published the results of their investigation confirming that accusations of inappropriate behaviour by Mike Pilavachi were substantiated.
OpinionWhen people talk about Mercury being ‘in retrograde’ what do they mean? And is it a Christian thing?
Astrologers are reporting that Mercury is now “in retrograde” until 15th September, which they claim means disruptions for communication and travel. But what do Christians believe?
OpinionAre Prince William and Kate Middleton Christians? A look at the faith of the royal couple
Journalist Lauren Windle researches the faith of the future King and Queen of England and asks if William and Kate are a religious couple.
OpinionPeople brand Christian match making service as ‘offensive’ and ‘cultish’ for asking women if they are virgins on application form
It costs $1,000 to sign up to Catholic author and podcaster Timothy Gordon’s dating service but Lauren Windle notes that women in their 30s and those who had had sex with more than three partners need not apply.
OpinionFormer Hillsong lead pastor shared what she would like to say to local churches everywhere… and it’s powerful reading
Julia A’Bell and her husband Joel left Hillsong in 2019 after 19 years at the Church.
OpinionArtificial Intelligence girlfriends could be ruining our ability to connect… this is not God’s plan
Lauren Windle explores the disturbing new “AI girlfriend” trend and asks what it could do for real human interactions.
OpinionWe may dread networking events but here’s how Christians can build professional contacts well
Lauren Windle shares her tips for connecting with other professionals in a way that doesn’t feel shallow and draining.
